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Scientists call Trump’s NSF board firing an attack
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: Scientists said Trump’s firing of the National Science Board threatens independent federal science grant decisions.
WHO: Scientists
WHAT: Scientists criticized Trump’s firing of the National Science Board
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: The move followed an administration push for cuts to the NSF, raising concerns about jeopardizing independent grant decisions.
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